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THE EIGHTFOLD PATH The Fourth Nobel Truth It is a whole way of cultivating life Also known as the middle path It ultimately leads to enlightenment Rahula said practically the whole of Buddha's teachings over the 45 years deal with aspects of the path The Nobel Eightfold is systematic and methodical in dealing with suffering in life It allows you to achieve a state of wisdom, peace and eventually nirvana…read more

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MAGGA Broken up into 3 sections: Prajna (Wisdom): based on understanding that suffering can be removed by good deeds and also realisation of no permanent self Sila (Morality): based on Buddha's compassion for suffering beings, good deeds make lives of others better and inspire enlightenment Samadhi (Metal Training): by becoming aware of what motivates us we begin to see true nature of things. Meditation is living skilfully and leads to mindfulness…read more

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WISDOM: PRAJNA Split into two section: Right Understanding Right Thought…read more

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RIGHT VIEW OR UNDERSTANDING Pali: Samma Ditthi Buddhists seek to deepen understanding of life by following the Buddha The Buddha is a role model that shows how to liberate yourself from Samsara Classed as the starting point for the path: it was the `forerunner' Right view governs Buddhists attitudes It involves accepting the importance of generosity and moral action as well as accepting rebirth…read more

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RIGHT VIEW OR UNDERSTANDING There are two kinds: Mundane and Supramundane Mundane: Operates within the confines of the world, involves `right view of the ownership of action' You have to understand volitional karma, kusala, akusala, overcoming 3 mental poisons, the nurture of kamma phala and understanding of samsara…read more